Practice + Qualifying
- 7:00 PM ET session start
- 1 hour 40 minute practice
- 20 minute qualifying
- 5 timed qualifying laps
Season 1 • Official MX-5 Proving Grounds Hub
MX-5 Proving Grounds
Independent iRacing MX-5 championship. Season 1 is underway — follow standings, watch broadcasts, join the paddock, and register to race.
Round 1: Daytona complete • Next: St. Petersburg — Thu, June 18 • 7:00 PM ET
Season 1 Underway
Round 1 Complete
Week 1 Points Posted
Round 2 June 18
Thursdays 7 PM ET
Round 1 points are posted. Round 2 race-week preparation is live in Discord.
Race HQ
Season 1 command center.
Jump straight to the race information drivers, spectators, and broadcast viewers need now that the championship is active.
01
Current Standings
Week 1 championship points are posted after Daytona post-race review.
02Watch / Replay
Open the Grid Theory Productions broadcast hub for live streams and replays.
03Live Roster
View the public-safe driver roster, field count, estimated SOF, and approval status.
04Download Rulebook
Review Season 1 sporting regulations, event format, and race-night expectations.
What Is MX-5 Proving Grounds?
Independent iRacing MX-5 racing with live standings, roster, and broadcasts.
MX-5 Proving Grounds is an independent community-run iRacing MX-5 championship built around Thursday night race events, live broadcasts, official standings, and a public driver roster. Drivers can register for Season 1, spectators can follow live coverage and replays, and sponsors can support a growing sim racing community.
MX-5 Proving Grounds is independently operated and is not affiliated with iRacing, Mazda, IMSA, Whelen, or the real-world Mazda MX-5 Cup.
Race Format
Two iRacing sessions. One full-field championship race.
Race Session
- 45 minute race
- One full-field race
- Up to 60 drivers
- Grid set by qualifying time
Championship
- One unified Drivers Championship
- No Challenger Series
- No split championships
- Finishing position determines points
Race Night: Practice opens at 7:00 PM ET, followed by 20 minutes of qualifying and one 45-minute championship race.
Season 1 Schedule
Thursday night racing at 7:00 PM Eastern.
Past events are marked complete, the next event is highlighted, and future events stay visible for race-week planning.
The week of June 25 is blocked out with no race scheduled. Calendar is subject to final Race Control confirmation. All event times are listed in Eastern Time.
Register to Race
Register once. Stay on the roster.
Drivers complete one initial registration form. Once approved, they are added to the official Driver Roster and remain eligible for Season 1 events.
There is no weekly race form. To participate in an event, drivers show up for the official race session, complete qualifying, and race for the overall championship.
Broadcast by Grid Theory Productions
Race nights built for a clean broadcast flow.
MX-5 Proving Grounds race coverage is produced by Grid Theory Productions, with one full-field championship race plus clean timing for intro, practice coverage, qualifying, grid, racing, and post-race coverage.
Broadcast links, race-week posts, and result graphics are published through Discord and official league channels.
Race Context
Next: St. Petersburg
Thu, June 18 • 7:00 PM ET
Sponsors & Support
Partner support keeps Season 1 moving.
MX-5 Proving Grounds is looking for partners who want to support broadcast production, league operations, driver awards, and Season 1 growth.
Official Racewear Partner: Grid Theory Racewear
Grid Theory Racewear
Official MX-5 Proving Grounds racewear and paddock apparel partner.
Shop MerchFounding Season Partner
$500-$1,000
Season-wide placement across broadcasts, Discord, race graphics, rulebook updates, and sponsor announcements.
Race Night Partner
$100-$150
Supports one broadcasted race night with logo placement, race-week mention, stream mention, and results graphic placement.
Race Segment Sponsor
$50-$75
Support a broadcast segment such as qualifying, grid walk, fastest lap, or post-race interviews with race-night recognition.
Award Sponsor
$25-$50
Support driver awards such as Pole Award, Fastest Lap, Hard Charger, Clean Driver, or Driver of the Race.
Prize / Experience Partner
In-Kind
Provide giveaways, discounts, gift cards, race tickets, karting sessions, products, or services for drivers or viewers.
Partnership Flyer
Season 1 sponsorship flyer is ready.
Use this flyer for local businesses, kart tracks, sim racing partners, wrap/detail shops, and potential prize partners.
Fan Support
Help support Season 1.
Fans, drivers, and community members who want to help the series can send optional support through Venmo. Support helps cover broadcast production, league tools, graphics, hosted sessions, and Season 1 operations.
Venmo
@MX5ProvingGrounds
Support on Venmo
Official Racewear Partner: Grid Theory Racewear
Official MX-5 Proving Grounds gear.
Shop league apparel and paddock gear through the connected store. Product availability and pricing update through the store platform.
Season 1 FAQ
Quick answers before race night.
How do I register for MX-5 Proving Grounds?
Use the Register to Race link, complete the Season 1 registration form, and follow official race-week instructions through the league’s communication channels.
When are races?
Season 1 uses Thursday night race events. The schedule card shows completed rounds, the next race, and blocked weeks.
Where can I watch live races and replays?
Use the Watch Live / Replay page for Grid Theory Productions live coverage, replays, and race-week stream updates.
Where are standings posted?
The standings page contains public Season 1 points, last-race context, next-race status, and post-race review notes.
Is the driver roster public?
The roster page shows public-safe racing information only. Private registration details are not published on the public site.
How can sponsors support the league?
Sponsor and support options are listed on the homepage. Use Sponsor Inquiry to ask about availability and placement.
Where can I buy official merch?
Use the merch page to shop official MX-5 Proving Grounds apparel through Grid Theory Racewear, the official racewear/apparel partner.
Contact
Get involved with Season 1.
Drivers, spectators, broadcasters, sponsors, and race staff can connect through Discord or contact league leadership directly.